Part-Time Research Assistant- Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant in Engineering to support virtual/augmented reality projects under the guidance of Dr. Bin Li. The role involves data collection from participants and collaboration with graduate students and postdocs to build and evaluate mixed reality testbeds.

The position is 15 hours per week, through Fall 2026 with potential extension into Spring 2027, offering a starting compensation of $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Virtual reality research.
• Collaboration with graduate students/postdocs.
• Data collection from participants.

Responsibilities

• Work on virtual/augmented reality projects.
• Collaborate with graduate students and postdocs.
• Assist in data collection and evaluation of MR testbeds.

Skills

VR research understanding

Tools

Mixed reality testbed

Job description

Part-Time Research Assistant- Engineering### Part-Time Research Assistant- EngineeringApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_0000083628# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Department of Electrical Engineering is seeking applicants for part-time job of research support under the direction of Dr. Bin Li. Job duties to include:* Work on virtual/augmented reality* Collaborate with graduate students/postdoc* Data collection from participants* Work on mixed reality testbed construction, evaluation, and demonstration Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:* Understanding of Virtual reality research Schedule:* 15 hours per week* Will run through Fall 2026 semester with possibility of extending through Spring 2027 semesterCompensation:The starting rate for this job is $15/hour